Removing Cross Symbols from Advertisements
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Question:
There are many advertisements that carry the symbol of the cross. This is found in many streets, especially in the Bata'ah Street, in the Rajih buildings on the southern side, and in the buildings opposite them on the western side. No.
Answer:
This is something the state fights against, and it is not a wrong that is left alone. Whoever knows about this should write to the Minister of the Interior or to us, and we will take care of the burden, if Allah wills. If he sees something in any of the shops, he should write to the Minister of the Interior, or to the Prince of the region, or to the princes of the country where they are, or to the judges, and they will take care of the burden, if Allah wills. Because the cross is the symbol of the Christians, and it is not permissible to tolerate it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not see anything regarding the cross except to cut it down and remove it, peace and blessings be upon him. So these crosses are the symbol of the Christians. If one is found in any of our countries, whether in Riyadh or elsewhere, the matter should be raised to the court or the prince, saying, "I found such and such in such and such a shop," so that it becomes a means of helping in good through cooperation. If it is in Riyadh, it should be sent to the Prince of Riyadh, the Minister of the Interior, to me, or to the court, or to some of the scholars, so that they can help in this matter. Yes.
There are many advertisements that carry the symbol of the cross. This is found in many streets, especially in the Bata'ah Street, in the Rajih buildings on the southern side, and in the buildings opposite them on the western side. No.
Answer:
This is something the state fights against, and it is not a wrong that is left alone. Whoever knows about this should write to the Minister of the Interior or to us, and we will take care of the burden, if Allah wills. If he sees something in any of the shops, he should write to the Minister of the Interior, or to the Prince of the region, or to the princes of the country where they are, or to the judges, and they will take care of the burden, if Allah wills. Because the cross is the symbol of the Christians, and it is not permissible to tolerate it. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did not see anything regarding the cross except to cut it down and remove it, peace and blessings be upon him. So these crosses are the symbol of the Christians. If one is found in any of our countries, whether in Riyadh or elsewhere, the matter should be raised to the court or the prince, saying, "I found such and such in such and such a shop," so that it becomes a means of helping in good through cooperation. If it is in Riyadh, it should be sent to the Prince of Riyadh, the Minister of the Interior, to me, or to the court, or to some of the scholars, so that they can help in this matter. Yes.
Source
ندوات الجامع الكبير مع الأسئلة - 44 — archive.org (1:21:24)
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